The books of Paulo Cohelho are not considered as must read, at least not all of them. One can say "The Alchemist" is a must read but apart from them they are good for a reader of particular taste. Most of his work; in my opinion, spans over spirituality and the forgotten message of the Universe. read more
His books are very philosophical. The Alchemist had a profound effect on me (No offense to the person who didn't like it, but I've found that most people who don't like it don't have the intelligence to understand it -- though that is a generalization). read more
In his most personal novel to date, internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho returns with a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Like the main character in his much-beloved The Alchemist, Paulo is facing a grave crisis of faith. read more